Here’s The Kerry Side To Face Mayo In Killarney On Saturday

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

KERRY will face Mayo on Saturday afternoon in the first game of the All-Ireland Championship group stages and the team has just been named.

A huge crowd is expected for the much-anticipated Clash between the sides at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney with a 3pm throw-in.

Jack O’Connor has kept faith with the starting 15 who comprehensively beat Clare in the Munster Final.

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The team captained by David Clifford is as follows…

1. (GK) Shane Ryan — Rathmore
2. Dylan Casey — Austin Stacks
3. Jason Foley — Baile Ui Donnachú
4. Tom O’Sullivan — Daingean Uí Chúis
5. Graham O’Sullivan — Piarsaigh na Dromada
6. Tadhg Morley — Teampall Nua
7 . Gavin White — Dr Crokes
8. Diarmuid O’Connor — Na Gaeil
9. Jack Barry — Na Gaeil
10. Dara Moynihan — Spa Killarney
11. Sean O’Shea — An Neidín
12. Paudie Clifford — Fossa
13. Tony Brosnan – Dr Crokes
14. David Clifford — Fossa
15. Paul Geaney — Daingean Uí Chúis

Subs

16 (GK) Shane Murphy — Dr Crokes
17 Brian Ó Beaglaioch — An Ghaeltacht
18 Adrian Spillane — Templenoe
19 Barry O’Sullivan — Daingean Uí Chúis
20 Ruairi Murphy — Listry
21 Paul Murphy — Rathmore
22 Micheál Burns — Dr Crócaigh
23 Mike Breen — Lios an Phúca
24 Stephen O’Brien — An Neidín
25 Donal O’Sullivan – Kilgarvan

26. Ronan Buckley — Listry

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Tralee Toastmaster Wins Through To Next Round Of Public Speaking World Championships

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

TRALEE Toastmasters member Anthony Garvey has won the Final of the District 91 International Speech Contest held at the Barbican Centre in London on Saturday last.

He competed against seven other speakers and delivered a 5-7 minute winning speech. This means he is through to the next round of the World Championships of Public Speaking.

Anthony’s entry has to compete against the winning videos from seven other champions of Europe this June and just two people will be chosen to go through to the World semi-finals in the Bahamas in August.

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28 competitors in total will be chosen from all the District winners to advance to the World Semi-finals, which will be held on Thursday, August 17 in Nassau, the Bahamas.

The Grand Final will be held on Saturday, August 19th, with eight competitors vying for the ultimate title, the World Champion of Public Speaking. Each year more than 30,000 speakers compete in Toastmaster contests worldwide.

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Mounthawk Students Raise Nearly €2,500 For Breast Cancer Ireland

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

Breast Cancer Ireland Outreach Co-ordinator Juliette O’Connell receives a cheque for €2,481 from members of the TY Active Leisure Group, with teacher Olivia Dineen. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE efforts of a group of Transition Year students at Mercy Mounthawk raised almost €2,500 for Breast Cancer Ireland through a number of events.

Juliette O’Connell, Outreach Co-ordinator with Breast Cancer Ireland was on hand to accept a cheque for €2,481 on Thursday morning from the TY Active Leisure Class.

Student Jack Barrett wanted the group to raise funds for that organisation because of his own sister Lauren’s battle with cancer.

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Lauren, a former student as the school, was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in June 2021 at just 21 years of age. After extensive treatment, she is now cancer free. Lauren herself raised a huge amount of money for the organisation last year with her ‘100k in 30 days’ fundraiser.

The students held football blitzes, an Easter egg toss competition, staff v students soccer and basketball games and more to raise the funds.

Juliette O’Connell of Breast Cancer Ireland thanked Mercy Mounthawk students for their efforts.

“We’re absolutely thrilled. I was overwhelmed by their passion to raise funds for Breast Cancer Ireland, they and their families should be really proud. A big thank you to Mercy Mounthawk also,” said Juliette.

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Gardaí Give Tips On Safety During Bike Week

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

Keeva Murphy receives a safety pack from Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick (right) at the Garda Bike Safety stand at Manor West Shopping Centre on Wednesday. Also included is Garda Cathy Murphy and Garda Gearóid Sayers. Photo by Dermot Crean

MEMBERS of the Tralee Community Garda policing unit were at Manor West Shopping Centre on Wednesday to give tips on bicycle safety.

It was all part of National Bike Week which is taking place until Sunday. The gardaí were giving advice on how to stay safe while cycling on the roads as well as tips for theft prevention.

They had a Garda bike locked up at the bike parking facility outside the shopping centre which had instructions on how to properly lock the bike to prevent it being stolen.

The Garda Bike with instructions on how to look bicycles properly to prevent theft.

The bike will be placed at other bicycle parking facilities around the town centre over the next couple of weeks so cyclists can have a look and get the tips.

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Fun Events Planned For Africa Day Celebration In The Town Park

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

Looking forward to Africa Day celebrations in the Town Park on May 28 were, In front; John Lazuras. Back from left; Ajarat Aneke, Jacqueline Tshikota, Mary Carroll and Sean Lyons of Tralee International Resource Centre, Grace Titus and Teresa Elumelu. Photo by Dermot Crean

TRALEE International Resource Centre (TIRC), Killarney Immigrant Support Centre (KASI) and the African community in Kerry (AFCOM) are celebrating Africa day at the end of the month with a big day of celebration in Tralee Town Park.

The groups are organising an African party for the entire county, on Sunday, May 28 which will bring together different African cultures and traditions and hopefully bring together international communities across Kerry.

The event will show-case traditional African food and African drumming and Tralee Town Park will host Africa-themed displays. Many of those from Africa, now living in Kerry, will showcase their traditional African dress.

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The family fun event will also have a DJ, face-painting, bouncy castles and games, in what promises to be a truly multi-cultural event for all to enjoy.

Africa day will be opened by Education Minister Norma Foley at 1.30pm, who is the guest of honour for the occasion.

Co-ordinator of TIRC, Mary Carroll, said that the day will support integration by bringing different cultures and communities together.

“This type of initiative is more than just good fun, it is about raising awareness and encouraging integration as the different communities work together. Music, games and food is a fun way to achieve this very important goal. This day is an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success and join Africans around the world in highlighting the cultural and social energy of the continent.”

Mary continued; “We held a similar event last year and it was wonderful to see so many people coming to try African food, and learning so much about the different cultures, and meeting and talking together, in a fun way. The African drumming is always a highlight at the event also.”

Africa day runs from 1.30pm-5pm on Sunday May 28th and everyone is urged to come along to this family fun event that will be both educational and entertaining.

The event, which was officially launched this week, is supported by Funding from Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs, facilitated through Kerry County Council.

The organisers are very grateful for the use of Tralee Town Park and for all the help from local groups and businesses including the Irish Red Cross and Sean Murphy Electrical contractor.

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Pathways Open Days At Kerry College Campuses

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

KERRY College are hosting Pathway Open Day events at four locations around the county in the coming weeks.

This is a chance to explore a world of possibilities and discover the perfect pathway course that will help you work toward your desired career.

Visitors can learn about a range of pathway programmes, designed to give the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a chosen field. The pathway courses are designed to reintroduce students to education and to meet specific requirements of various professions.

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Visitors will meet staff committed to providing a supportive learning environment and learn more about campus life, activities, and the opportunities available for personal and professional growth. They will be available on the day to answer any questions you might have.

Whether you are interested in business, technology, healthcare, arts, or any other field, the Open Day events will help you make an informed decision about your future.

The Open Days start with the Listowel Campus on Thursday, May 25 from 11am to 2pm, at the Clash Campus in Tralee on Monday, May 29 from 11am to 2pm, at Killarney on June 6 from 11am to 2pm and Killorglin on Friday, June 9 from 11am to 2pm.

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Tralee Boxing Club To Receive Over €1m For New Community Facility

May 18, 2023 Dermot Crean

THE Government has announced that 42 Kerry projects will receive €4,403,073 in Community Recognition Funding.

The major initiative is designed to support and reward communities that have welcomed families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.

Among the projects in Tralee to receive funding are Tralee Boxing Club who will receive €1,003,653 to build a community facility to facilitate Tralee International Resource Centre, Tralee Boxing Club and other community services.

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Tralee Pitch and Putt and Sports Club were allocated €40,000 for the upgrade of a derelict tennis court adjacent to Tralee P&P Course & Clubhouse while Tralee International Resource Centre (TIRC) will receive €151,000 for Office / room refurbishment as more space needed to support community for English classes, meetings, activities. See the full list of Kerry recipients below…

The details of the announcement were made by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Joe O’Brien.